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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for November 2018

Politics
The stock market seems just fine with Democrats in charge of the HouseThe stock market seems just fine with Democrats in charge of the House
Politics

Apparently House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does’t sound bad to Wall Street.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Fox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midtermsFox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midterms
Politics

An interesting coincidence.

By Aaron Rupar
A record-breaking number of women have won seats in Congress
Politics

They made history Tuesday night.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Voter suppression really may have made the difference for Republicans in GeorgiaVoter suppression really may have made the difference for Republicans in Georgia
Politics

And that could send a message to Republicans nationwide.

By German Lopez
Culture
Taylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blueTaylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blue
Culture

Swift’s anti-endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn failed to sway voters on Election Day.

By Aja Romano
Midterm Elections 2018
Early numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midtermsEarly numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midterms
Midterm Elections 2018

We won’t know the exact figures for a while.

By Emily Stewart
Climate
A major anti-fracking ballot measure in Colorado has failedA major anti-fracking ballot measure in Colorado has failed
Climate

Proposition 112 would have forced new oil and gas wells to be placed further away from homes, schools, and water sources.

By Umair Irfan
How white supremacist candidates fared in 2018
Politics

Self-described Nazis did poorly, but candidates linked to white supremacist groups did quite well.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Why Stacey Abrams isn’t conceding yetWhy Stacey Abrams isn’t conceding yet
Politics

Absentee ballots could force this race into a runoff.

By Matthew Yglesias
Midterm Elections 2018
Democrats’ new House majority sets up fight over Trump’s tax returnsDemocrats’ new House majority sets up fight over Trump’s tax returns
Midterm Elections 2018

House Republicans’ ability to protect Trump is coming to an end. His tax returns may be the first target.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump says the midterm elections were a “Big Victory” for him. That’s not true.Trump says the midterm elections were a “Big Victory” for him. That’s not true.
Politics

The Democrats won the House, and Trump feels fine.

By Alex Ward
Politics
State legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 electionsState legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 elections
Politics

Things went well, but not exceptionally well, for Democrats.

By Emily Stewart
Republicans are paying the Trump tax
Midterm Elections 2018

Trump’s political strategy is failing.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Democrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris KobachDemocrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris Kobach
Politics

The legacy of former Gov. Sam Brownback proved too toxic for Kobach to overcome.

By Libby Nelson
Trump’s free ride from Congress just ended
Explainers

Investigations, legislative fights, impeachment? What Democrats’ House takeover could mean for Trump.

By Andrew Prokop